Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Neurological Rehabilitation

Texas Counseling Association; Center (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for our Eastside Neuro Rehab Amb home care department. You will assess patients, develop and implement plans of care, and document progress in the medical record. The role emphasizes patient and family education, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Day shift, 40 hours per week, with a strong focus on safety and high reliability in a dynamic clinical setting. OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; BLS certification; OT license in the state.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients per referral and plan of care.
• Communicate with physicians and care team; discharge planning.
• Document evaluation, plan of care, progress, and outcomes.
• Supervise COTA's and rehab staff; participate in department functions.
• Provide patient/family instruction; contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

OT License (Ohio)

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Competently interpret the patients' history and baseline level of function and then complete an assessment appropriate to the patients' area of deficits. Based on problems identified, the occupational therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Direct Patient Care (90-100%)
  • Evaluates and treats patients:
    • After provider referral, evaluates patient motor, cognitive, sensory integrative and/or psychosocial function, develops and implements plan of care based on evaluation findings and appropriate treatment techniques and initiates patient treatment.
    • Implements plan of care based on OT practice framework and appropriate occupational performance frame of reference(s): biomechanical, sensorimotor, and/or rehabilitative.
    • Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate.
    • Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.
  • Plans and helps coordinates discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team:
    • Instructs patient and caregiver/family.
    • Recommends DME required for discharge.
    • Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
    • Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan.
    • Documents evaluation, plan of care, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.
  • Indirect Patient Care (1-10%)
    • Department Functions:
      • Supervises patient assignments and duties of COTA's and rehabilitation techs.
      • Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.
      • Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management.
    • Educates/Mentoring:
      • Takes an active role in orienting new staff members.
      • Serves as clinical instructor for OT and OTA students.
      • Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on the topic of OT purpose, goals and treatment policies and procedures.
      • Represents department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
  • The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.
  • As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
  • The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, OT - Occupational Therapist - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Basic computer skills.

For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include valid state driver's license, minimum of eighteen (18) years old, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Eastside Neuro Rehab Amb

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment